EU leaders met in Brussels. They made decisions about Russia. The EU extends sanctions against Russia for 12 months. Sanctions are punishments for a country. Previously, the EU checked them every 6 months. This often caused fights. Hungary often blocked the extension. The new leader of Hungary is Péter Magyar. He is more critical of Russia. All 27 countries agreed now.
Antonio Costa is the President of the EU Council. His team called Russia. He wanted to open ways for talks. Many politicians were angry. Friedrich Merz from Germany called it a mistake. He said: Costa must only represent the EU. He must not negotiate alone. France's President Macron also did not like the solo act. Germany and France want to lead talks themselves. Costa says: He just wanted to prepare.
The President of Ukraine is Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He was at the meeting. He asked for help for winter. He needs 300 rockets and fuel. He spoke with the leader of Bulgaria about drones. But Bulgaria threatens with a veto. A veto is an objection. Bulgaria wants to protect its own economy. Ukraine also wants to join the EU. The EU says: That takes time. Ukraine must first meet many rules.
